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ADIS1633x Demonstration Tips Using IMU_6DOF
Mark Looney
iSensor Applications Engineer
February 2011
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IMU_6DOF Evaluation Software, Interface selection
1.
Install the ADIS16334BMLZ onto the ADISUSBZ, using the directions found at:
A. Go to www.analog.com/ADIS16334
B. Click on Evaluation Boards & Kits
C. Click on “ADIS1633x Installation for PC-USB Evaluation” to download instructions.
2.
Hook up the PC-USB port to the ADISUSBZ, using the A-to-B USB adapter cable, which is provided
with the ADISUSBZ kit.
3.
Start the IMU_6DOF program, using the following Windows sequence>
Start > Programs > Analog Devices iSensor > IMU_6DOF
4.
Verify that the software is communicating with the device, using the “Interface” option in the main
window.
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IMU_6DOF Evaluation Software, Device Selection
1. If the program doesn’t recognize
the device, then use the “Device”
drop-down menu to select the
“ADIS16334”.
2. The main menu will adjust the
view to reflect the ADIS16334’s
options and be ready for use.
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IMU_6DOF Evaluation Software, Main menu demos
1. Click on the “Read” button to
start the demo mode, which is a
screen-based waveform
recorder.
2. Use the color codes next to the
Output Register assignments to
observe each sensor’s response.
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IMU_6DOF Evaluation Software, Main menu demos
1. Use different orientations to
show the static response that
each accelerometer has to
gravity.
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IMU_6DOF Evaluation Software, Register access
1. In the main window, click on
“Register.”
2. The register listing shows the
contents of each register when
the screen first opens.
3. Also, use the “Read” button on
the right side of the window to
refresh these readings.
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IMU_6DOF Evaluation Software, Register access
1. Use the pull-down menu, under
the “Register Read/Write” title, to
gain access to each register.
2. Select a register, such as
“SENS_AVG.”
3. Enter the new hexadecimal value
in the white box, next to the
“Write (Hex)” button.
4. Press the “Write (Hex)” button to
write the contents into the
register.
5. Press the “Read” button on the
right side of the window to verify
that the register contents were
updated.
NOTE: “Read (Hex)” button is
not functional on v1.0, but will be
in future revisions.
6. Use “Update Flash” button to
write the changes into nonvolatile flash
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IMU_6DOF Evaluation Software, Data log
The data log function is not synchronized with
the ADIS163xx sampling.
PC-USB read rates are typically limited to
~1800 registers reads per second.
1. Use the Sample Delay box to add time to
the USB read loop. Use a small number of
samples to test the effect and tune the read
rates for specific needs. Make sure to use
the SENS_AVG[7:0] filter settings to lower
the internal bandwidth if slower read rates
are being used.
2. Use the check boxes in the “DATA
SELECTION” section to enable data logging
of the different sensor outputs. Note that
these registers will split the PC-USB’s
reading bandwidth.
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 Applications
 Marketing:
Engineer:
Mark Looney
mark.looney@analog.com
1-336-605-4139
Bob Scannell
bob.scannell@analog.com
1-336-605-4031
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